General Meteorology

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The appointment of particularly qualified researchers to university professors is an important strategy of the University of Vienna. Become part of this vibrant and future-oriented organisation.

At the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy of the University of Vienna the position of a

University ProfessorofGeneral Meteorology

(full time, permanent position) is to be filled.

The Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy researches on the sustainability of the planet Earth and as part of its strategic plan is making a strong investment in the field of Meteorology.

The advertised professorship will cover the subject of General Meteorology. A second professorship (on Theoretical Meteorology) is advertised at the same time. A third professorship is currently planned.

Applicants for the professorship General Meteorology shall be internationally recognized for their excellence in research and teaching. We expect a convincing research concept in the field of General Meteorology, and an active involvement in teaching in all phases of studies (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral level) within the field of Meteorology.

Successful candidates should have the following qualifications:

Doctoral degree/PhD and post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution

Habilitation (venia docendi) in a subject field relevant to this position or an internationally accepted equivalent qualification is desirable

Experience in designing, procuring and managing large research projects, as well as the willingness and ability to lead research groups

Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, teaching experience at universities as well as the ability and willingness to teach students in all phases of their studies (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level), to supervise academic theses and to promoting young academic colleagues

The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees. In addition, the University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to be prepared to take over responsibility on the organisational level of the Faculty and the University, if necessary.

We offer:

a negotiable and attractive salary (classification according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff., allocation to job group A1; section 98 of the Universities Act 2002); the salary will be individually negotiated under consideration of the previous career development and the current income situation

in addition to the statutory social insurance, the University of Vienna offers a pension fund to its employees

a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects

a dynamic research location with well-established research funding provisions

attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life

comprehensive advice and support in relation to finding an accommodation, change of schools and dual career

a wide range of support services offered by central service institutions

The University of Vienna pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/en). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

Application documents:

Application letter, including a brief description of:

current research interests and research plans for the immediate future

current and planned foci in academic teaching and the supervision of young researchers

Academic curriculum vitae,including information about “esteem factors” (e.g. experience as a publisher, functions in research societies or programme committees)

List of publications, including:

specification of five key publications which the applicant considers particularly relevant to the advertised professorship

provision of an Internet link for download or electronic submission of PDF versions of these five publications

information about citations and impact factors, depending on the common practice in the relevant research area

List of talks given,including information about invited keynote lectures at international conferences

Applications in German or English should be submitted by e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy of the University of Vienna, João Alves, Althanstr. 14 / UZA II, AT-1020 Vienna (dekanat.fgga@univie.ac.at).